sagacious — having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈɡeɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's sagacious advice helped me choose the right career path.
- The sagacious cat always knows which human will give the best treats.
- His sagacious analysis of the market trends impressed all the investors.
sagacious
ADJECTIVE[/səˈɡeɪʃəs/]
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise
Wise judgment and keen insight
In her spacious library, she's gracious and sagacious
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Origin
From Latin 'sagax' meaning keen-scented or shrewd, derived from 'sagire' meaning to perceive keenly or smell. The suffix '-ious' is a common English adjective ending meaning 'characterized by or full of.'
Breakdown
sagac- (from Latin sagax, keen/shrewd) + -ious (full of, characterized by) = sagacious (full of keen judgment)
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“My grandmother's sagacious advice helped me choose the right career path.”
“The sagacious cat always knows which human will give the best treats.”
“His sagacious analysis of the market trends impressed all the investors.”
“The sagacious student always sits near the smart kids during group projects.”
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